Ken Venturi, winner of the National Open gets a big kiss from his wife, Conni, as he accepts the title-holder's silver cup after a searing final round on the Washington Congressional Country Club course on June 21, 1964. less

Ken Venturi, winner of the National Open gets a big kiss from his wife, Conni, as he accepts the title-holder's silver cup after a searing final round on the Washington Congressional Country Club course on ... more

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In this June 19, 2011, file photo, 2011 U.S. Open golf tournament champion Rory McIlroy holds his trophy with former winner Ken Venturi in Bethesda, Md. Venturi, who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. Open and spent 35 years in the booth for CBS Sports, died Friday afternoon, May 17, 2013. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, said he died in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. less

In this June 19, 2011, file photo, 2011 U.S. Open golf tournament champion Rory McIlroy holds his trophy with former winner Ken Venturi in Bethesda, Md. Venturi, who overcame dehydration to win the 1964 U.S. ... more

Photo: Larry French, Associated Press

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Matt and Tim Venturi, son's of Ken Venturi, induct their father into the World Golf Hall of Fame on May 6, 2013 at the World Golf Village in St Augustine, Florida.

Matt and Tim Venturi, son's of Ken Venturi, induct their father into the World Golf Hall of Fame on May 6, 2013 at the World Golf Village in St Augustine, Florida.

Ken Venturi, of San Francisco, gets out of sand trap on 3rd green and eyes his ball, extreme upper left, which came down 12 inches from cup during the second round of the 56th Amateur Championship at Knellwood.

Ken Venturi, of San Francisco, gets out of sand trap on 3rd green and eyes his ball, extreme upper left, which came down 12 inches from cup during the second round of the 56th Amateur Championship at Knellwood.

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Former PGA golfer Ken Venturi on the 18th green at the renovated Olympic Club Course in San Francisco, Calif., March 12, 2012.

Former PGA golfer Ken Venturi on the 18th green at the renovated Olympic Club Course in San Francisco, Calif., March 12, 2012.

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After his 12-foot putt nestled into the cup on the 18th green, Ken Venturi throws up his arms in celebration of his winning the 1964 U.S. Open golf title at Congressional CC in Bethesda, Maryland, June 20, 1964. less

After his 12-foot putt nestled into the cup on the 18th green, Ken Venturi throws up his arms in celebration of his winning the 1964 U.S. Open golf title at Congressional CC in Bethesda, Maryland, June 20, ... more

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The American Ryder Cup team in Scotland, 6th October 1965. From right to left, they are team captain Byron Nelson, Tommy Jacobs, Billy Casper, Don January, Johnny Pott, Tony Lema, Ken Venturi, Dave Marr, Gene Littler, Julius Boros and Arnold Palmer. less

The American Ryder Cup team in Scotland, 6th October 1965. From right to left, they are team captain Byron Nelson, Tommy Jacobs, Billy Casper, Don January, Johnny Pott, Tony Lema, Ken Venturi, Dave Marr, Gene ... more

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Tommy Jacobs (left) and Ken Venturi (right) take it easy in the Columbine club house after their practice rounds in 1967. Venturi toured the 7,436-yard layout in four-under-par 68.

Tommy Jacobs (left) and Ken Venturi (right) take it easy in the Columbine club house after their practice rounds in 1967. Venturi toured the 7,436-yard layout in four-under-par 68.

Ken Venturi of the United States during the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship held on 9th October 1964 at The Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, United Kingdom.

Ken Venturi of the United States during the Piccadilly World Match Play Championship held on 9th October 1964 at The Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, United Kingdom.

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Ken Venturi (right) and Donna Archer, wife of late golfer George Archer, posing for a picture in front of Mr. Archer's Hall of Fame display before the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 2012 banquet in San Francisco, Ca on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. less

Ken Venturi (right) and Donna Archer, wife of late golfer George Archer, posing for a picture in front of Mr. Archer's Hall of Fame display before the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 2012 banquet in San ... more

Ken Venturi, Conni Venturi (his wife) and San Francisco Mayor John Shelley on July 27, 1964, after Venturi won the U.S. Open at Congressional in June 1964.
Photo was taken 07/27/1964.Ken Venturi, Conni Venturi (his wife) and San Francisco Mayor John Shelley on July 27, 1964, after Venturi won the U.S. Open at Congressional in June 1964. less

Ken Venturi, Conni Venturi (his wife) and San Francisco Mayor John Shelley on July 27, 1964, after Venturi won the U.S. Open at Congressional in June 1964.
Photo was taken 07/27/1964.Ken Venturi, Conni ... more

Ken Venturi, starting a comeback after a two-year slump, tees off on No. 10 at the Denver Country Club in 1963. He shot a five-under-par 30 on the front nine, the day's best in first round of the Denver Open golf tournament.

Ken Venturi, starting a comeback after a two-year slump, tees off on No. 10 at the Denver Country Club in 1963. He shot a five-under-par 30 on the front nine, the day's best in first round of the Denver Open

Former PGA golfer Ken Venturi on the 18th green at the renovated Olympic Club Course in San Francisco, Calif., March 12, 2012.

Former PGA golfer Ken Venturi on the 18th green at the renovated Olympic Club Course in San Francisco, Calif., March 12, 2012.

Photo: Jason Henry, Special To The Chronicle

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This June 20, 1964 file photo shows Ken Venturi smiling after winning the U.S. Open golf championship at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection. less

This June 20, 1964 file photo shows Ken Venturi smiling after winning the U.S. Open golf championship at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after ... more

File-This June 20, 1964 file photo shows Ken Venturi making the final putt on the 18th green during the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection. less

File-This June 20, 1964 file photo shows Ken Venturi making the final putt on the 18th green during the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. The former U.S. Open champion ... more

(Left to right ) Gene Washington, Tom Flores, Ken Venturi, Jim Plunkett, Donna Archer and Tom Martz posing for a portrait before the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 2012 banquet in San Francisco, Ca on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. less

(Left to right ) Gene Washington, Tom Flores, Ken Venturi, Jim Plunkett, Donna Archer and Tom Martz posing for a portrait before the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 2012 banquet in San Francisco, Ca on Tuesday, ... more

This June 2, 2002 file photo shows retiring CBS golf broadcaster Ken Venturi waves to Kemper Open winner Bob Estes from the broadcast booth during the final round of the Kemper Open at the TPC at Avenel in Potomac, Md. The former U.S. Open champion has died just 12 days after he was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame. He was 82. His son, Matt Venturi, says he died Friday, May 17, 2013 in a hospital in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Venturi had been hospitalized the last two months for a spinal infection, pneumonia and an intestinal infection. less

This June 2, 2002 file photo shows retiring CBS golf broadcaster Ken Venturi waves to Kemper Open winner Bob Estes from the broadcast booth during the final round of the Kemper Open at the TPC at Avenel in ... more